The Pistons have not played as well as many expected them to be playing this season. Through 44 games, the team has posted a (20-24) record. Reggie Jackson who missed the first month of the season due to knee tendinitis has also been quite a disappointment thus far. This season Jackson averages 16.7 ppg, 5.3 apg, 2.3 rpg and is shooting 43.6% from the field. These numbers are a sign of regression compared to last season’s.

The Timberwolves have (15-28) record through 43 games and have said publicly they are interested in dealing away their players. Ricky Rubio averages 7.7ppg, 7.9 apg, 3.9 rpg and is shooting 37.1% from the field this season.

Reggie Jackson is in his second year of an $80 million contract while Rubio has two season left on a contract and would cost roughly $29.9 million.